Mott Macdonald
A global engineering, management, and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions.
Principal Project Manager - Transportation
Lead delivery of major Toronto infrastructure projects, managing scope, schedule, budget.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of infrastructure projects, meeting scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets. • Develop and implement project execution strategies, risk management plans, and performance metrics. • Serve as primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle. • Manage multidisciplinary teams and coordinate across engineering, design, construction, and commercial functions. • Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and internal governance standards. • Provide leadership in resolving project challenges, facilitating decision‑making, and maintaining momentum. • Drive continuous improvement in project delivery processes and promote a culture of accountability and excellence. • Mentor and support junior project managers and contribute to talent development within the team.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸project delivery
- ▸execution planning
- ▸client liaison
- ▸team management
- ▸compliance management
- ▸process improvement
What You Bring
We are seeking a seasoned Principal Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of major infrastructure projects in Toronto. This role requires a strategic thinker and hands‑on leader who can manage complex project lifecycles, drive performance, and ensure alignment with client expectations and business objectives. • Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field. • Be a Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in Ontario or eligible for licensure. • Possess PMP certification (asset). • Bring at least 15 years of project management experience focused on infrastructure or transportation projects. • Demonstrate a proven track record of delivering large, complex projects on time and within budget. • Exhibit strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. • Experience project delivery under design‑build or alternative delivery models. • Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies. • Experience managing projects in transit, transportation, or urban infrastructure sectors (preferred). • Familiarity with Canadian public sector procurement and delivery frameworks (preferred). • Ability to lead large teams across multiple disciplines and geographies (preferred). • Knowledge of Progressive Design Build or similar contract models (preferred).
Requirements
- ▸p.eng
- ▸pmp
- ▸15 yrs
- ▸leadership
- ▸design‑build
- ▸project management
Benefits
We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career‑defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story. At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through personal and group performance bonuses. The expected salary range for this position is $162,000‑$199,000, with final compensation determined by qualifications, experience, and responsibilities. Collaboration is at our core; we follow a hybrid approach that emphasizes face‑to‑face interaction with a minimum of three days per week in the office, balancing flexibility with connection for client, team, and personal commitments.
Work Environment
Onsite